Examining Quantum Oddities within the Context of Other Major Scientific TheoriesPablo A. MolinaThis article presents an epistemological discussion on the conceptual hurdles shared by quantum theory and evolution, gravity, and special relativity, and offers students a logical structure to deal with waveparticle duality, the uncertainty principle, boundary conditions, and the quantization of energy.Molina, Pablo A. J. Chem. Educ.2008, 85, 1229.

John KrenosMetiu has created a significant set of volumes on undergraduate physical chemistry. The integration of Mathematica and Mathcad workbooks into the four texts provides instructors with an attractive new option in teaching.Krenos, John. J. Chem. Educ.2008, 85, 206.

Quantum States of Atoms and MoleculesTheresa Julia Zielinski, Erica Harvey, Robert Sweeney, David M. HansonQuantum States of Atoms and Molecules is an introduction to quantum mechanics as it relates to spectroscopy, the electronic structure of atoms and molecules, and molecular properties. A digital, living textbook, it provides opportunities not found in conventional textbooks opportunities that allow students to develop skills in information processing, critical thinking or analytical reasoning, and problem solving that are so important for success.

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Bohr Hydrogen Atom Emission SeriesWilliam F. ColemanIn this Excel spreadsheet students use interactive arrows to explore various series in the hydrogen spectrum. The arrows change the final quantum state of the series. A second tab opens a sheet that allows exploration of the spectra of other one-electron species, by varying the nuclear charge. The nuclear charge is entered and the arrows again control the final state of the spectral series.

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Enrichment / Review Materials

Interactive SpreadsheetsWilliam F. ColemanInteractive Excel spreadsheets display hard-to-understand concepts in statistics, quantum mechanics, physics, and more. Parameters are adjusted by clicking on easy-to-use buttons or by using numeric input boxes. Graphs, tables, and/or figures are then created reflecting the change in parameters.